CUSHION ASSEMBLY, TU

DLA Aviation has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the procurement of 32 Cushion Assemblies, Tube Support, identified as a critical application item under NSN 5342-00-625-2117. The solicitation, SPE4A7-26-T-801Q, requires quotes to be submitted through the DIBBS system by October 6, 2026, with a requested ship date of February 12, 2027. The place of performance is Tinker AFB, and the final delivery destination is the DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma. This procurement is not a small business set-aside, though a price evaluation preference is available for certified HUBZone small business concerns. Notably, the government will not evaluate offers that utilize additive manufacturing processes unless specifically authorized. The contract involves significant technical and regulatory requirements, including strict export controls under ITAR or EAR, requiring contractors to have approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) status and completed specific training to access technical data. Quality management must comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 standards, and sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916 or comparable zero-based plans. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951, while marking and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130, including specific identifiers such as the National Stock Number and the phrase "FOR MILITARY USE ONLY." Additionally, contractors must comply with various domestic sourcing mandates, including the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, as well as cybersecurity requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012 and CMMC Level 2.